Kangaroo rats drum feet to guard desert territory
Biologist Janet A. Randall studies kangaroo rats in the Sonoran Desert near the Mexican border. Foot drumming and sand bathing mark territory as rats stand on hind legs, arch, and drum their feet. Randall notes the behavior may serve long distance warnings and sniffing the sand.
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Janet A. Randall
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Central Missouri State University
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French wine history and desert rodents in old newspaper
Fragmented article blends notes on Barton & Guestier wine sharing with America and a long study of Merriam kangaroo rats. It covers ancient wine trade with France and American access, then shifts to Randall’s research on desert rodents, their burrows, foot drumming, sandbathing, and nocturnal habits with methods and observations.
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MontCo Science Fair to be largest yet in 27th year
The 27th Montgomery Area Science Fair at the National Bureau of Standards Gaithersburg runs April 9 10 with 400 plus students from public private and parochial schools. Open 4 8 p m April 8 and noon 3 p m April 9 10. Awards include cash medals and trips with judges from government industry and colleges.
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Albuquerque
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